A study of the management problems and possible solutions in state-aided schools

• Main Author: Knott, Jean Burr Manuel
• Other Authors: De Witt, J. T. (Joseph Truter), 1932-
• Format: Others
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Self-management of schools; State-aides schools; Model C; Local management of schools; Decentralized management; School administration; Role-players; Duties and responsibilities; School charter; Vision; Mission; Governing bodies; 371.2; School management and organization > South Africa; Educational change > South Africa; Educational accountability > South Africa; Schools > Decentralization; Teacher participation in administration > South Africa; State-aided schools; Model C schools (South Africa)
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17106

The problems concerning the future management of state-aided (Model C) schools fall into two main categories, namely problems intrinsic to the Model C schools and the problem of giving substance to the stated vision of the ANC. Model C schools were seen as a South African model of school self-management. A study of the literature relating to school self-management in general, and how it is practised in various countries, was made and the management of state-aided (Model C) schools was analyzed. A impirical investigation was conducted to ascertain the perceptions of various role-players in school management about their duties and responsibilities in this regard. A model for the self-management of state-aided schools, based on the Caldwell and Spinks' s model, and conforming to various criteria, is proposed. The proposed model is, in the opinion of the researcher, applicable not only to State-aided schools, but to all schools in South Africa as it allows individual schools to accept as much or as little self-management as is consistent with the capacity of their communities to provide effective and efficient service. It also allows schools to accept increases in self-management as their communities gain in management skills and expertise. === Educational Studies === D.Ed. (Educational Management)